Breville BKE595 The Crystal Clear Kettle Instructions
- June 4, 2024
- Breville
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Breville BKE595 The Crystal Clear Kettle
BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
At Breville we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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Carefully read all instructions before operation and save for future reference.
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Remove and safely discard any packaging material and promotional labels before using the appliance for the first time.
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To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of this appliance.
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This appliance has been designed specifically for the purpose of heating and boiling drinking quality water only. Under no circumstances should this product be used to heat or boil any other liquids or foodstuffs.
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Do not place the kettle near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure that the surface is level, clean and free of water.
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Do not place the kettle on or near a hot gas burner, electric element or where it could touch a heated oven.
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Keep the kettle clear of walls, curtains and other heat or steam sensitive materials. Minimum 8 inch distance.
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Do not operate the kettle on a sink drain board.
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Always ensure the kettle is properly assembled before connecting to a power outlet and operating. To disconnect, turn any control off, then remove plug from the power outlet. Follow the instructions provided in this book
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The kettle must be used only with the power base supplied. Do not use on a range top.
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The kettle is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
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Unwind the power cord fully before use.
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Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.
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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handle for lifting and carrying the kettle.
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Do not place anything on top of the lid.
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Always remove the power plug from the power outlet before attempting tomove the appliance, when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning and storing. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts,
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Use caution when pouring water from the kettle, as boiling water and steam will scald. Do not pour the water too quickly.
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To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse the kettle base, power base, power cord or power plug in water or any other liquid. Do not allow moisture to come in contact with these parts.
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Do not remove the kettle from the power base during operation. Ensure the kettle has switched off after the water has boiled before removing the kettle from the power base.
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Do not move the appliance while it is switched on.
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Do not open the lid during operation as scalding may occur.
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Keep the appliance clean. Refer to care and cleaning.
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Do not use harsh abrasives, caustic cleaners or oven cleaners when cleaning this appliance.
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Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose as described in this book. Do not use outdoors. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats.
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The use of attachments not sold or recommended by Breville may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
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Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
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This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Close superv1s1on 1s necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
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Regularly inspect the power cord, power plug and actual appliance for any damage.
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Do not operate if damaged in any way or after the appliance malfunctions. Immediately cease use of the appliance and call Breville Consumer Service for examination, repair or adjustment.
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For any maintenance other than cleaning, call Breville Consumer Service.
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This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The appliance must be grounded using a 3-hole properly grounded outlet. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock.
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If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding 3-wire cord.
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If the power outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
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Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord or use an adapter.
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Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
BREVILLE ASSIST™ PLUG
Your Breville appliance comes with a unique Assist™ Plug, conveniently
designed with a finger hole in the power plug for easy and safe removal from
the wall outlet. For safety reasons it is recommended you plug your Breville
appliance directly into its own electrical outlet on a dedicated circuit
separate from other appliances. If the electric circuit is overloaded with
other appliances, your appliance may not function properly. Use in conjunction
with a power strip or extension cord is not recommended.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
Your Breville appliance is fitted with a short power supply cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with a longer cord. Do not allow children to use or be near this appliance without close adult supervision. Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are not recommended but may be used if care is exercised. If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally and (3) the extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.
Components
- A. Soft Opening Lid
- B. Lid Release Button
- C. Removable Scale Filter
- D. 7 Cup/ 1.7 Liter Capacity
- E. Rapid Boil 1800W Concealed Element
- F. Auto Shut-Off & Boil Dry Protection
- G. Ergonomic handle
- H. Illuminated Power ON/OFF Switch
- I. Multi-Directional Base with
Cord Storage
NOT SHOWN
Breville Assist® Plug
- Breville makes its BPA free claim for this product based on independent laboratory testing performed for all the food contact plastic materials of the product per EU Commission regulation No 10/2011.
Operation
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove any promotional material attached to your kettle. It is recommended
that before first use, the kettle is filled to the maximum level with cold tap
water then boiled. Discard the water. Your kettle will only operate when
positioned on the power base with the ON/OFF switch in the ON position The
kettle will automatically switch off once the water has boiled.
OPERATION OF YOUR KETTLE
To fill the kettle, remove it from the power base and open the lid by pressing
the lid release button Fill with the desired amount of water.
NOTE
Always fill the kettle between the minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) marks on
the water window. Too little water will result in the kettle switching OFF
before the water has boiled. Filling above maximum (MAX) mark may result in
boiling water splashing from the kettle.
Close the lid, ensuring it is locked firmly into place. Position the kettle
securely onto the power base and insert the power plug into a 110/120V power
outlet. Press the ON/OFF switch to the ON position for water to boil
NOTE: To operate correctly, the kettle should always be used with the
scale filter firmly in place.
NOTE
This kettle must only be used with the power base supplied. Use caution when
pouring water from your kettle, as boiling water will scald. Do not pour the
water too quickly. The kettle will automatically switch OFF Once the water has
boiled. Lift the kettle from the power base and pour the water. Take care to
hold the kettle level, especially when filled to the maximum level. To re-boil
it may be necessary to wait for a few seconds to allow the control to reset.
If further heating of the kettle is not required, unplug the power cord and
empty the water from the kettle. Replace the kettle onto the power base and
close the lid
SAFETY BOIL DRY PROTECTION
The kettle is fitted with a safety device which protects against overheating
should the appliance be operated with insufficient water. If this occurs, the
kettle will stop heating. Press the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and
allow the kettle to cool before refilling. Remove the kettle from the power
base and add water. Return the kettle to the power base. The safety device
will then automatically reset.
For additional safety, your kettle is fitted with an additional thermal cut
out. In the event of overheating, the kettle will automatically shut down to
prevent further damage. Should this occur, contact Breville Consumer Service.
WARNING
This appliance is designed for boiling drinking quality water only. Never use
to heat or boil any other liquids or foodstuffs. The lid should always be
firmly in place and locked into the closed position before use.
WARNING
Do not press the lid release button on the handle to open the lid during
operation. This may result in boiling water splashing from the kettle. Pour
out all the hot water from the kettle before opening the lid to refill.
Care & Cleaning
Always unplug the appliance from the power outlet before cleaning.
REMOVABLE FILTER
The Breville kettle features a removable mesh filter to remove scale deposits
for cleaner water. To remove the scale deposits from the filter, open the lid
and slide the filter backwards towards the handle of the kettle. The filter
can be cleaned by running under hot water and rubbing with a cleaning cloth or
brush. To replace the filter, ensure the protrusion on the filter is facing
upwards. Push the filter towards the pouring spout until it is locked into
position
NOTE: The filter could become damaged with time. Please check regularly and replace if found damaged.
NOTE: The concealed element in the base of the kettle is made from high quality stainless steel. Any brown stains appearing are the result of mineral deposits and are not rust.
NOTE: To operate correctly, the kettle should always be used with the scale filter firmly in place.
REMOVAL OF MINERAL DEPOSITS
Mineral deposits in tap water may cause the kettle interior to discolor over time. This may be removed by using a proprietary kettle descaler which is available from most leading supermarkets, department and hardware stores.
Alternatively:
- Fill the kettle until two-thirds full with 1 part vinegar and 2 parts water. Boil and allow to stand overnight.
- Empty the solution from the kettle. Fill the kettle with clean water, bring to boil and discard the water. Repeat and the kettle will be ready for use.
WARNING: Never immerse the kettle base, switch area, power base, power
cord or power plug in water, or allow moisture to come into contact with these
parts.
WARNING: Do not remove the diffuser ring located on the base inside the
kettle.
TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR
The outside of the kettle may be wiped over with a damp cloth and polished with a soft dry cloth.
NOTE
Do not use chemicals, alkaline cleaning agents, steel wool or abrasive
cleaners to clean the inside or outside of the kettle. Use a mild cleaning
agent with a soft damp cloth.
STORAGE
Ensure the kettle is switched off, clean and dry before storing. Ensure the lid is closed and locked securely into place. Wrap the power cord around the cord storage under the power base. Stand the kettle upright on the power base. Do not store anything on top.
Breville Consumer Support
- Breville USA
- 19400 S. Western Ave, Torrance CA 90501-1119
- 1-866-273-8455
- 1-866-BREVILLE
- breville.com/us/support
Breville Canada
9800 Boulevard Cavendish,
Suite 250, Saint-Laurent
Quebec, H4M 2V9
1-855-683-3535
breville.ca/support
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